…Empowering growth through creativity…
Color and Shine is dedicated to empowering individuals of all abilities through creative, art-based and evidence informed support that fosters self-regulation, communication, and meaningful social connections.
Art Lessons help individuals build skills, explore their potential, and find meaningful ways to shine in their everyday lives.
We accept private pay and self-determination funding through local Regional Centers in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, California. We are currently vendored with ACE-FMS, AAA FMS, Aveanna and Cambrian; open to additinoal vendors upon request.
Art Lessons
Individualized art instruction tailored to each student’s (ages 4 to adult) unique interests, strengths, and goals. Whether building artistic skills, exploring new materials, or developing creative expression, each lesson is thoughtfully designed to meet the student where they are and support their individual interests and abilities.
Art Lessons are person-centered in nature, encouraging initiative, autonomy, independence, and self-expression while fostering creativity in ways that feel meaningful, engaging, and connected to each student’s everyday life and environment. Services are inclusive and available to individuals of all abilities.
Art Lessons are provided within an educational enrichment class framework focused on artistic skill development and creative expression.
Meet Jordanna…
As the founder of Color and Shine, Jordanna brings over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults across home, community, and clinical settings. She has helped individuals build skills in areas such as cognitive restructuring, emotional regulation, confidence, functional communication and self advocacy. Her background includes specialized training in evidence-informed approaches such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), DIRFloortime®, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), enabling her to provide thoughtful, individualized support tailored to each person’s unique strengths, needs, and goals.
Jordanna holds a Master of Science in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#145322). She is also certified in DIRFloortime® (DIR 201 Basic Practitioner), further strengthening her relationship-based and developmental approach to supporting individuals and families.
Alongside her clinical and developmental experience, Jordanna brings a lifelong passion for creativity and artistic expression, with specialties in painting, mixed media, and arts and crafts. She incorporates hands-on art experiences into her work, creating engaging and personalized opportunities that foster self-expression, communication, creativity, confidence, and meaningful social connections within a supportive environment.
What others are saying…
“A few weeks ago, I posted asking for an art class recommendation. Jordanna reached out and said she was available. We moved forward with the service and I couldn’t recommend her enough. She was fun and engagig with my 4 y/o daughther. Don’t hesitate to contact Jordanna if you are still looking for an art instructor!”
— Tiffany N.We are so grateful to have such an amazing instructor working with our son. She is incredibly patient, compassionate, and genuinely cares about the children she teaches. It’s clear that she goes above and beyond—not only to help the kids learn and grow, but also to support and educate the parents along the way. She takes the time to explain things, listens to our concerns, and helps us find different strategies and ways to better support our son at home and in his everyday life. Her kindness, understanding, and dedication mean so much to our family. Knowing that our son is with someone who truly cares about him and wants to see him succeed gives us such peace of mind. We couldn’t be more thankful for everything she does! ❤️
-Sofia I